Actor Lee Byung Hun has just been cast for the lead role in writer Kim Eun Sooks latest drama, Mr. Sunshine, which means he will be returning to the small screen after eight years. Previously, Kim Eun Sook has written many hit dramas including Descendants of the Sun and Goblin.

On June 24, a representative from the dramas production company confirmed Lee Byung Huns casting. They also revealed that the drama will be set in the 1900s and will tell the story of soldiers who are not written as part of Koreas history.

On July 6, an industry source confirmed that actress Kim Tae Ri from director Park Chan Wooks film The Handmaiden will be starring in writer Kim Eun Sooks next project, Mr. Sunshine.

Many were curious as to who would be playing the lead female role opposite of actor Lee Byung Hun, who was confirmed as the male lead for Mr. Sunshine earlier on. The casting of Kim Tae Ri as the female lead is heightening anticipation even more, as she earned high praise for her acting prowess in The Handmaiden.

Rookie actress Kim Tae Ri (27) is playing the lead of new drama 'Mr. Sunshine'.

On July 6, Hwadam Pictures confirmed that Kim Tae Ri has been given the female lead of scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook's new production. Actor Lee Byung Hun (46) has also confirmed to return to the small screens through 'Mr. Sunshine'.

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Many were curious about the leads of Kim Eun Sook's new drama as she has produced many hits such as 'Goblin', 'Descendants of the Sun', 'Secret Garden', and more.

Set in the early 1900s, “Mr. Sunshine” is a melodrama that tells soldiers’ stories which havent been recorded in history but should be remembered. Byun Yo Han will play a warm-hearted character who appears to be an immature playboy.